Maine State Board of Nursing
The agency that licenses and disciplines nurses in Maine — how to reach it, what it charges, and what it requires to keep a licence active.
Contact the board
What this board regulates
Every nursing credential issued in Maine, with what it costs to get and what it takes to keep. Initial cost totals application, examination, and fingerprinting fees.
| Credential | Initial cost | Renewal | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA Certified Nursing Assistant | $160 | —
every 2 yrs | — |
| LPN/LVN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse | $295 | $50
every 2 yrs | None |
| RN Registered Nurse | $325 | $75
every 2 yrs | None |
| NP Nurse Practitioner | $100 | $100
every 2 yrs | 50 |
| CNM Certified Nurse-Midwife | $100 | $100
every 2 yrs | 50 |
| CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist | $100 | $100
every 2 yrs | 50 |
| CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | $100 | $100
every 2 yrs | 50 |
Certified nursing assistants are listed on the Maine nurse aide registry, run by Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry — a separate agency from the nursing board.
Multistate practice
Maine is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. A multistate licence issued by this board lets you practise in other NLC member states without a separate application in each one.
Maine is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. With a multistate license issued by Maine, you can practice in all other NLC member states without obtaining additional licenses.
Frequently asked questions
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Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team
Based on 7 official sources • Last verified: July 2026